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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1927

562 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 29

The Band

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

The public meeting called for Monday evening brought forth a good attendance of bandsmen and a fair representation of the public. The chair…

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Parkes Band Board

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 11

A special meeting to arrange a suitable reception to the new bandmaster of the Town Band (Mr. J. Watson) was held in the Band Rooms on…

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Empire Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 10

The annual Empire Ball, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, is to be held in the Parkes Picture Palace on Wednesday evening next, 25th inst…

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District News C.w.a. Ball To-night

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 2

Messrs. Guthrie and Sous have secured the tender for the erection of the new Methodist Church. We are sorry to hear that…

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Hospital Ball

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 9

At a recent meeting of ladies it was decided to hold the Hospital Ball on the 28th July, to be followed by the usual invenile dance. A strong…

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Church of England Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 6

The annual Church of England ball eventuates on Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8, when no effort will be spared to make bit as successful as…

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Current Topics Presbytery Ball

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 6

The annual Presbytery Ball, one of the chief social functions of Forbes, will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15…

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Sacred Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 6

The Sacred Concert in the Town Hall on Sunday evening last was very much appreciated by the large attendance present. Violin items' by…

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Grand Concert Mrs. E. J. Buckley Again to the Fore. Church of England Flower Show Funds Benefit

Cowra Free Press · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 9

Mrs. E. J. Buckley, who for some time past has been proving herself to be a “king pin” in the entertainment world, added another success…

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Star Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1927 · page 2

An exceptional programme for Wednesday next, Milton Sills in "Paradise," with Betty Bronson, also Fred Thompson in "The Two Gun Man."…

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The Wyalong Advocate. TUESDAY, 24th MAY, 1972. Town Band

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 4

In response to the request of a number of townspeople, and in accordance with a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,…

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Tivoli Theatre Friday & Saturday Next the World's Entertainers Cinderella

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 24 May 1927 · page 4

Headed by Victor Prince, Australia's greatest singing comedian, and Gilbert and Sullivan, comic opera stars, assited by Miss Jean Vernon, Harry…

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Pictures by Wireless

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 3

"The sending of pictures by electric agency has long been an accomplished fact," writes Professor Andrade in the London "Observer." "It demands…

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Empire Ball

Western Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 10

The Empire Ball, held in the Parkes Picture Palace last night was graced by a record attendance, some 500 people thronging the hall, including…

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Hospital Band Concert. Pucawan-quandary Leads with £133

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 6

On Sunday afternoon Mesrs. M. T. Farrell J. E. James and S. Griffith, of Temora, accompanied by the matron and two nurses, motored out to…

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Star Theatre

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

Saturday next, a stupendous attraction, "Three Faces East," a gripping mystery, picture of exceptional dramatic powr and filled with…

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Band Concert

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 6

The Forbes Town Band will render a concert at the Town Hall on Sunday night, commencing at 8.30 p.m. The bandmaster, Mr. A. Prescott, will…

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Quandialla.. G.u.o.o.f. Sports and Dance

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 3

The Grand United Order of Odd fellows held a day's sports (and dance at night), on Empire Day, in aid of the branch building fund. The sporty…

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Trouble at a Dance Riotous Behaviour Charge The Greens Go Gay

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 1

On March-25, a dance was held at the school at, Wowingragong, and as a result of a disturbance during the evening cross-summonses were issued…

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The Ball

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 2

held in the Royal Hall, was a brilliant affair, and attended by about 260. Owen's Orchestra (Orange) supplied the music, and the decorations were…

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